American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with Alaska licensure and Home Health experience for a community-based home health assignment.

Responsibilities

• Home health setting with a community-based patient population
• Care is provided in patients’ homes, with an office located on campus
• Day shifts with options for either 4x10 or 5x8 hour schedules, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 and 18:00
• No weekend, on-call, or holiday shifts required
• May be required to float to hospice units if needed
• Average daily census of 26 patients with cases including COPD, CHF, joint replacements, and neurologic diseases
• Requires a reliable vehicle for community visits
• Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and implementing treatments in accordance with patient needs
• Position may include oversight and mentoring of therapy assistants, students, aides, and volunteers
• Involves collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Documentation must meet regulatory, licensure, and professional standards
• Candidates must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Return staff must have a one-year separation from previous employment
• Reference requirements include two recent professional references, one from a supervisor

Requirements

• Active Alaska PT license required (compact PT allowed)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience or OASIS experience required
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Epic EMR experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills required
• Must be fully vaccinated (booster not required)
• May consider first-time travelers if OASIS experience is met
• Local candidates within 60 miles are not accepted
• License required if applicable

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-639222. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

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